Vanderbilt University Hospital's 2011 costs for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications

Diagnosis code: 552

1161 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232

Region: : TN - Nashville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications
Total 2011 Cases 20
Average amount Vanderbilt University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $32,491.00
Average amount Medicare paid Vanderbilt University Hospital for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications $7,211.00
Difference between what Vanderbilt University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $25,280.00
Hospital's Markup: 450%
Average amount nationally charged for Medical Back Problems Without Major Complications in 2011 over all cases $22,387.40
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $5,725.80
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 45% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 1500 out of 1801 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 17%